another Grouse

Yesterday I've spent almost 5 hours walking through some snow covered trails. It was a great day to be out in the bush, and the large public forest track was all mine.
Flushed quite a number of bids (10+), it was nice to see these good numbers. Most of them took-off from behind snow covered thick evergreens, didn't even see them. One bird gave me a good chance for a shot, and dropped it with one of those text-book snap shots that brings a large smile on your face.

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And as a bonus, I found a small remote spot with young evergreens that was packed with snowshoe tracks/droppings. I will be back down there for sure.

Sounds like a good day. :) Enjoyed the pics. Thanks.

Moving 10+ birds in an outing is a great day anywhere!

Nice bird congrats. Did you flush any hare?

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Originally Posted by tom gobble

Nice bird congrats. Did you flush any hare?

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While checking-out the spot from the trail, I actually jumped one snowshoe (no shot). I was tired, it was getting late, and had a long way back. So I've resisted the temptation to chase them. Cannot wait to be back there.

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Originally Posted by ninepointer

Moving 10+ birds in an outing is a great day anywhere!

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Yes, it was nice to see birds in good numbers, and in various areas of the bush. They certainly enjoyed the sunny side of thick evergreen bush. Taking one down was just a nice bonus.

looked and sounded like a great day.